Live Oak is a city located in Suwannee County, Florida, United States. It serves as the county seat of Suwannee County and is situated roughly midway between Tallahassee and Jacksonville. The city lies at coordinates 30.29444°N latitude and 82.98583°W longitude, with an elevation of about 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level
. Live Oak covers a total area of approximately 7.63 square miles (19.76 km²), all land
. Major highways running through Live Oak include U.S. Highway 90, U.S. Highway 129, and Interstate 10, making it accessible by road
. As of the 2020 census, Live Oak had a population of 6,735, with estimates in 2025 projecting around 7,324 residents
. The city has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century, originally named after a southern live oak tree where railroad workers rested during the 1860s
. In summary, Live Oak, FL is a small city in northern Florida, known as the "City of Nature," located in Suwannee County between Tallahassee and Jacksonville, with a population of about 7,000 people
